Overview
- Yenifer Paredes has asked the Judiciary to order the conclusion of the preparatory investigation in the Anguía case through a control de plazo filing.
- Her petition extends to probes involving her sister Lidia Paredes and other co-investigated parties, arguing the legal time limit has lapsed.
- Similar motions were submitted by former Anguía mayor José Medina and businessman Kenny Torres seeking to end the preparatory phase.
- The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28 at 11:00 a.m. and will be held virtually with participation from prosecutors and defense teams.
- Prosecutors allege an organization directed public works to shell companies in Lima, Cajamarca and Amazonas linked to Housing Ministry projects, and the judge’s decision could either allow charges to move forward or lead to archiving.